Sports Minister pledges Training Centre and Secretariat Armwrestling Africa
By Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation’s dream of getting a state-of-the-art coaching centre and workplace for Africa Armwrestling is lastly inside attain.
In a historic assembly on the Jubilee House, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in reaffirming the federal government’s dedication to supporting the expansion of Armwrestling in Ghana and Africa, tasked the sports activities minister to present each assist essential to the Armwrestling federation as a result of that they had labored onerous to boost the flag of Ghana.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, in response introduced plans to determine a state-of-the-art coaching heart and workplace for the Africa Armwrestling Federation.
“We’re dedicated to supporting the game’s growth as a result of Armwrestling has proven large progress and potential in Africa and past that additionally enormously impacted on Ghana’s exhibiting on the simply ended African Games,” Minister Ussif stated.
“I’ve already directed the National Sports Authority to present Armwrestling a spot for the workplace of the confederation and as for the coaching heart, we’ll make Borteyman Sports Complex out there to Ghana Armwrestling and all federations that wants the place for coaching or internet hosting nationwide and worldwide competitions,” he additional stated.
The Minister additionally talked about that below his management, three Ghanaians have ascended the throne of continental management specifically Mr. Herbert Mensah of Rugby Africa, Mr. Samson Deen of Africa Paralympic Committee and Mr. Charles Osei Asibey of Africa Armwrestling Federation.
He additionally challenged the Ghana Armwrestling President to make use of his affect on the worldwide stage to make sure a fast transition into getting Armwrestling turning into an Olympic sport.
President of the Ghana and Africa Armwrestling Federation Mr Charles Osei Asibey stated, “it is a game-changer for Armwrestling in Ghana and Africa, we’ll work tirelessly to make sure the game’s continued progress.”
President Osei Asibey expressed gratitude for the federal government’s assurances, highlighting the federation’s achievements, together with a complete worldwide medal haul of 350.
Source: Ghana Armwrestling
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